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Columbia University Main Campus
538 WEST 120TH STREET · Morningside Heights · BIN 1084474
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1901Year Built
7Stories
W6Building Class
R8Zoning
1,368,870 sfGross Floor Area
1Units
LL97 Covered2 Active Violations 1 unresolved · 1 paperwork only ▸FISP: SAFE
Other college and university · Owner of record: Columbia University · 734,180 sf lot · 1.86 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralMechanicalPlumbingFire ProtectionEquipmentGeneral
Names shown beside floors are taken automatically from the text of filed documents and may be incomplete or wrong.
RoofColumbia University Facilities33p · 5 filings · 17 docs
Floor 14Demolition work34p · 3 filings · 16 docs
Floor 13Columbia University in the City of New York46p · 4 filings · 17 docs
Floor 12Columbia University in the City of New York46p · 4 filings · 17 docs
Floor 11Columbia University in the City of New York46p · 4 filings · 17 docs
Floor 10Columbia University in the City of New York47p · 4 filings · 17 docs
Floor 9
Floor 8
Floor 7
Floor 6
Floor 5
Floor 4
Floor 3
Floor 2
Floor 1Columbia University Facilities, Columbia University Pasupath52p · 3 filings · 19 docs
CellarColumbia University Pasupathy Lab, Cu Pasupathy Lab44p · 3 filings · 15 docs
Site & exteriorColumbia University Facilities14p · 5 filings · 14 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
Columbia University8910/04/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
Legacy Engineers709/03/2026
Ashraf106/14/2025
Hoffmann Architects406/13/2025
Nicole Ann Vlado402/21/2023
LERA Consulting Structural Engineering202/02/2023
Syska Hennessy Group212/15/2022
Spacesmith111/04/2022
KZ Engineering511/10/2021
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
Socotec3003/21/2026
Codegreen103/21/2026
Hoffmann Architects403/21/2026
Synergy Building Consultants503/21/2026
Renaissance Code Consultants203/21/2026
AE Design Solution203/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
Brennan OperatingGeneral Contractor1907/08/2026
Ceprine ConstructionScaffold603/21/2026
Cardoza PlumbingPlumbing407/08/2026
United Plumbing MechanicalFire Protection207/08/2026
Hayden Building MaintenanceGeneral Contractor104/09/2026
C.M. Richey Electrical ContractingElectrical103/22/2026
Andamio ScaffoldingScaffold107/08/2026
Aggressive Fire ProtectionFire Protection107/08/2026
Alliance PlumbingPlumbing107/08/2026
Siteworks Contracting Co*General Contractor107/08/2026
Borowide Elect'l ContractorsElectrical103/21/2026
R.C.M. ElectricElectrical103/21/2026
AM&G Waterproofingspecialty_contractor107/08/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
Mohammad Ahead - Professi9286107/02/2025
Cole Technologies/Control1290306/13/2025
Crosscheck Inspection Services5441607/19/2023
Nothing on file for this building.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWSuspended ScaffoldSigned-offArchstone Restoration07/08/2025
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offHayden Building Maintenance06/18/2025
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offAndamio Scaffolding06/16/2025
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offCardoza Plumbing Wmbe07/28/2023
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offBrennan Operating07/27/2023
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offBrennan Operating07/27/2023
DOB NOWSprinklersSigned-offUnited Plumbing Mechanical03/27/2023
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offCardoza Plumbing03/17/2023
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offCardoza Plumbing02/21/2023
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offBrennan Operating02/06/2023
DOB NOWSprinklersSigned-offAggressive Fire Protection01/27/2023
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offBrennan Operating01/25/2023
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offBrennan Operating01/25/2023
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offCardoza Plumbing10/19/2022
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offBrennan Operating09/26/2022
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offBrennan Operating07/18/2022
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offBrennan Operating07/18/2022
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offBrennan Operating07/18/2022
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offBrennan Operating07/16/2022
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offSiteworks Contracting Co*02/02/2022
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offBrennan Operating11/08/2021
DOB NOWPlumbingSigned-offCardoza Plumbing11/06/2021
DOB NOWSprinklersSigned-offUnited Plumbing Mechanical11/04/2021
DOB NOWMechanical SystemsSigned-offBrennan Operating10/25/2021
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offBrennan Operating10/25/2021
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldSigned-offCeprine Construction07/26/2021
DOB NOWSidewalk ShedSigned-offCeprine Construction07/26/2021
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offAM&G Waterproofing07/14/2021
BIS—ISSUEDShakespeare, Gordon, Vlado: Architects09/09/2022
BISOTISSUEDC.james Plumbing & Heating05/30/2019
BISPLISSUEDC James Plumbing & Heating05/30/2019
BISMHISSUEDMichael Anthony Contracting03/29/2018
BISOTISSUEDMichael Anthony Contracting03/29/2018
BISOTISSUEDMichael Anthony Contracting03/29/2018
BISSPISSUEDAggressive Fire Protection12/11/2017
BISPLISSUEDCardoza Plumbing11/08/2017
BISOTISSUEDMichael Anthony Contracting11/06/2017
BISOTRE-ISSUEDMichael Anthony Contracting11/06/2017
BISMHISSUEDMichael Anthony Contracting11/06/2017
BISPLISSUEDPar Plumbing Co09/22/2016
+ 5 more permits on file
8 projects · most recent 06/20/2025
General Wiring Lighting
FiledStatusContractorScope
06/20/2025CompleteBorowide Elect'l Contractors—
03/15/2023CompleteC.M. Richey Electrical ContractingGeneral Wiring
02/06/2023CompleteC.M. Richey Electrical ContractingGeneral Wiring
02/06/2023CompleteC.M. Richey Electrical Contracting—
12/23/2021Permit IssuedNew Tech ElectricLighting
11/08/2021CompleteC.M. Richey Electrical Contracting—
08/25/2021CompleteBorowide Elect'l Contractors—
12/28/2018CompleteTom Fitzpatrick ElectricalLighting
▾Field Inspections (DOB CAP) — 12
DateTypeResultReport
01/24/2024Certified Sprinkler-SP-Piping Dry/Wet-Hydrostatic TestCertifiedView ↗
01/12/2024Certified Sprinkler-SP-Fixtures-FinishCertifiedView ↗
12/14/2023Pass-Final PL - More than 10 Requested FloorsPassView ↗
08/04/2023Pass-Final PL - More than 10 Requested FloorsPassView ↗
07/21/2023Fail-Final PL - More than 10 Requested FloorsFailView ↗
07/17/2023Fail-Final PL - More than 10 Requested FloorsFailView ↗
04/26/2023Certified Sprinkler-SP-Fixtures-FinishCertifiedView ↗
04/21/2023Certified Sprinkler-SP-Piping Dry/Wet-Hydrostatic TestCertifiedView ↗
04/17/2023Certified Remove/Cap - work done in accordance with codeCertifiedView ↗
04/17/2023Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Fixtures-FinishCertifiedView ↗
09/09/2022Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-RoughingCertifiedView ↗
09/09/2022Certified Water and Sanitary-WS-Sanitary Piping-UndergroundCertifiedView ↗
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 50
DateRequirementInspectorRole
08/11/2026HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation—energy_progress
08/11/2026HVAC-R and service water heating system controls—energy_progress
08/11/2026HVAC-R and service water heating equipment—energy_progress
08/07/2026Heating Systems—special
08/07/2026Fire-Resistance Rated Construction—progress
08/07/2026Energy Code Compliance Inspections—progress
08/07/2026Maintenance information—energy_progress
08/07/2026Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints—special
07/20/2026Final—progress
07/20/2026Mechanical Systems—special
07/01/2025Post-installed AnchorsMOHAMMAD AHEADspecial
06/12/2025Insulation placement and R valuesJuan Kuriyamaenergy_progress
06/12/2025MasonryGEORGE ANDERSENspecial
06/12/2025Post-installed AnchorsGEORGE ANDERSENspecial
06/12/2025Energy Code Compliance InspectionsJuan Kuriyamaprogress
05/14/2025FinalJuan Kuriyamaprogress
07/24/2023Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsEUGENE BIFULCOspecial
07/24/2023Sprinkler SystemsEUGENE BIFULCOspecial
06/20/2023Sprinkler SystemsEUGENE BIFULCOspecial
06/20/2023Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsEUGENE BIFULCOspecial
04/03/2023Mechanical SystemsEUGENE BIFULCOspecial
04/03/2023FinalEUGENE BIFULCOprogress
03/06/2023FinalEUGENE BIFULCOprogress
03/06/2023Fire-Resistant Penetrations and JointsEUGENE BIFULCOspecial
03/06/2023Fire-Resistance Rated ConstructionEUGENE BIFULCOprogress
Latest 25 of 50.
Nothing on file for this building.